Fattoush

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Servings: 4

Fattoush (fah-TOOSH) is the Middle Eastern version of bread salad, made with torn bits of pita and lots of late-summer vegetables. This version is a main dish, thanks to the addition of chicken and kidney beans.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

1 1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumber

1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 (6-inch) pitas, torn into bite-sized pieces

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Combine lettuce and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Drizzle juice mixture over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com